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Terms of Service

Last updated: October 10, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using AO3dle ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

AO3dle is a free online guessing game based on Archive of Our Own (AO3) ship popularity data. The Service is provided for entertainment and educational purposes only.

3. Use License

Permission is granted to use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes, provided that you:

  • Do not modify or copy the materials
  • Do not use the materials for any commercial purpose
  • Do not attempt to reverse engineer any software contained on the Service
  • Do not remove any copyright or proprietary notations from the materials
  • Do not transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its related systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Use any automated system to access the Service in a manner that sends more requests than a human can reasonably produce
  • Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the Service
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity

5. Disclaimer

AO3dle is an unofficial, fan-made project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Archive of Our Own (AO3) or the Organization for Transformative Works (OTW).

The materials on the Service are provided on an "as is" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaim all warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, or that defects will be corrected.

6. Data Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate data sourced from AO3, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. The game data may not reflect real-time statistics from AO3.

7. Intellectual Property

All ship names, character names, and fandom references used in this game belong to their respective copyright holders. This Service is a transformative work created under fair use for non-commercial, educational, and entertainment purposes.

8. Limitations of Liability

In no event shall AO3dle or its operators be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the Service.

9. Third-Party Links and Advertisements

The Service may contain links to third-party websites and display advertisements through Google AdSense. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites or advertisers.

10. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to revise these terms of service at any time without notice. By using this Service, you are agreeing to be bound by the current version of these terms.

12. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international laws, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please visit our Contact page.